Construction worker killed in New Springville after being struck by truck

Advance photo/Jan Somma-HammelThe victim of an accident on Richmond Avenue in New Springville is rushed to an awaiting ambulance. The man was pronounced dead a short time later.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A construction worker is dead after being struck by a truck near the intersection of Rockland and Richmond avenues shortly before 2:30 p.m.

The victim was hit by a white mack truck, driven by a co-worker, according to sources at the scene. He was believed to be directing traffic at the time of the incident.

The driver of the truck that struck him remained on the scene, and could be seen smoking a cigarette as police investigated.

"I'm a little shaken up right now," the driver said when approached by a reporter, declining further comment.